In order to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, the U.S. Department of Energy is proposing that by 2030, 20% of the nation’s electricity will be supplied by wind power. This would entail a nearly twenty-fold increase over today’s wind power electricity production.

While the cost of wind power is already competitive with hydrocarbon power production, there are many issues and obstacles that need to be addressed. In New York State there has been a steady increase in proposed wind energy development, both small and large scale.

Maple Ridege Wind Farm Photo: NREL

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s goal is to provide unbiased wind energy information to Extension educators and our stakeholders recognizing that there are community and ecological impacts, as well as economic considerations.

Government-Related

Power Naturally - New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)